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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.80, 779.79 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.80, 779.79 and 245.91 is: 368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.80 : 779.79 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.80/779.79 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.80x = 779.79 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.80x = 191,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,762.01/519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.92

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