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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.73, 779.61 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.73, 779.61 and 245.95 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.73 : 779.61 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.73/779.61 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.73x = 779.61 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.73x = 191,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,745.08/519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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