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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 778.97 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 778.97 and 245.25 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 778.97 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/778.97 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 778.97 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 191,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,041.17/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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