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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 779.29 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 779.29 and 245.64 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 779.29 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/779.29 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 779.29 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 191,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,424.80/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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