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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 778.37 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 778.37 and 245.25 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 778.37 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/778.37 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 778.37 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 190,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,894.02/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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