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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 778.41 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 778.41 and 244.86 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 778.41 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/778.41 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 778.41 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 190,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,601.47/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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