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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 778.79 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 778.79 and 245.21 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 778.79 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/778.79 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 778.79 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 190,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,961.98/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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