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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 777.96 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 777.96 and 245.16 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 777.96 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/777.96 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 777.96 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 190,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,724.67/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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