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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 778.88 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 778.88 and 245.44 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 778.88 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/778.88 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 778.88 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 191,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,168.31/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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