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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 779.11 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 779.11 and 245.50 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 779.11 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/779.11 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 779.11 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 191,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,271.51/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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