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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 779.20 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 779.20 and 246.09 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 779.20 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/779.20 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 779.20 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 191,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,752.71/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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