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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.34, 779.34 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.34, 779.34 and 245.42 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.34 : 779.34 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.34/779.34 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.34x = 779.34 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.34x = 191,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,265.62/519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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