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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.59, 779 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.59, 779 and 245.41 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.59 : 779 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.59/779 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.59x = 779 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.59x = 191,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,174.39/519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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