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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 778.91 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 778.91 and 245.60 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 778.91 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/778.91 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 778.91 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 191,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,295.17/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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