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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.89, 778.44 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.89, 778.44 and 245.08 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.89 : 778.44 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.89/778.44 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.89x = 778.44 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.89x = 190,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,780.08/518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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