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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 778.64 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 778.64 and 245.72 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 778.64 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/778.64 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 778.64 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 191,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,322.30/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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