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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 778.65 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 778.65 and 245.53 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 778.65 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/778.65 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 778.65 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 191,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,181.93/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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