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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 779.56 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 779.56 and 246.20 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 779.56 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/779.56 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 779.56 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 191,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,927.67/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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