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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779 and 245.56 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 191,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,291.24/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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