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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.23, 778.30 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.23, 778.30 and 245.05 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.23 : 778.30 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.23/778.30 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.23x = 778.30 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.23x = 190,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,722.42/519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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