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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 779.05 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 779.05 and 245.01 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 779.05 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/779.05 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 779.05 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 190,875.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,875.04/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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