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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 778.65 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 778.65 and 245.24 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 778.65 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/778.65 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 778.65 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 190,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,956.13/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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