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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 778.88 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 778.88 and 244.96 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 778.88 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/778.88 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 778.88 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 190,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,794.44/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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