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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 777.83 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 777.83 and 244.50 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 777.83 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/777.83 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 777.83 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 190,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,179.44/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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