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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 778.83 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 778.83 and 245.95 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 778.83 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/778.83 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 778.83 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 191,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,550.37/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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