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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 778.82 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 778.82 and 245.41 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 778.82 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/778.82 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 778.82 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 191,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,125.10/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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