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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 779.93 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 779.93 and 245.55 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 779.93 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/779.93 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 779.93 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 191,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,510.04/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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