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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 778.32 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 778.32 and 245.07 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 778.32 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/778.32 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 778.32 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 190,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,742.88/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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