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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 779.56 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 779.56 and 245.90 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 779.56 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/779.56 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 779.56 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 191,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,695.14/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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