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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 779.61 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 779.61 and 245.69 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 779.61 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/779.61 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 779.61 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 191,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,542.38/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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