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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.81 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.81 and 245.15 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.81 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.81 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.81 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 190,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,925.27/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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