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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 779.30 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 779.30 and 245.48 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 779.30 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/779.30 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 779.30 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 191,302.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,302.56/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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