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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.81, 778.96 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.81, 778.96 and 245.76 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.81 : 778.96 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.81/778.96 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.81x = 778.96 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.81x = 191,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,437.21/519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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