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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 778.91 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 778.91 and 241.59 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 778.91 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/778.91 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 778.91 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 188,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,176.87/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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