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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 778.69 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 778.69 and 245.76 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 778.69 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/778.69 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 778.69 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 191,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,370.85/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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