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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 779.52 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 779.52 and 245.82 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 779.52 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/779.52 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 779.52 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 191,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,617.71/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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