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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 779.28 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 779.28 and 245.28 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 779.28 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/779.28 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 779.28 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 191,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,142.41/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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