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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 779.13 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 779.13 and 245.64 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 779.13 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/779.13 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 779.13 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 191,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,385.49/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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