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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 778.79 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 778.79 and 245.39 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 778.79 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/778.79 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 778.79 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 191,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,104.00/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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