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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 779.13 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 779.13 and 245.40 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 779.13 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/779.13 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 779.13 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 191,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,198.50/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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