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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 779.53 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 779.53 and 245.54 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 779.53 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/779.53 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 779.53 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 191,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,402.21/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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