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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 778.95 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 778.95 and 245.32 is: 367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 778.95 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/778.95 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 778.95 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 191,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,092.01/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.84

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