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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 779.40 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 779.40 and 245.58 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 779.40 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/779.40 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 779.40 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 191,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,405.05/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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