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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 777.80 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 777.80 and 244.48 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 777.80 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/777.80 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 777.80 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 190,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,156.54/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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