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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 778.70 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 778.70 and 245.16 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 778.70 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/778.70 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 778.70 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 190,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,902.20/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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