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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 778.57 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 778.57 and 245.16 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 778.57 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/778.57 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 778.57 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 190,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,873.61/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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