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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 779.49 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 779.49 and 245.48 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 779.49 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/779.49 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 779.49 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 191,345.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,345.31/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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