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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 778.74 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 778.74 and 245.09 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 778.74 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/778.74 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 778.74 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 190,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,861.39/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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