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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.90, 779.82 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.90, 779.82 and 245.94 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.90 : 779.82 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.90/779.82 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.90x = 779.82 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.90x = 191,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,788.93/519.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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