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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.91, 778.84 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.91, 778.84 and 245.63 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.91 : 778.84 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.91/778.84 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.91x = 778.84 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.91x = 191,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,306.47/519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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