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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 779.08 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 779.08 and 245.58 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 779.08 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/779.08 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 779.08 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 191,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,326.47/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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