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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.15 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.15 and 244.72 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.15 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.15 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.15 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 190,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,428.87/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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