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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 779.69 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 779.69 and 245.78 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 779.69 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/779.69 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 779.69 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 191,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,632.21/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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