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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.97, 779.28 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.97, 779.28 and 245.46 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.97 : 779.28 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.97/779.28 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.97x = 779.28 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.97x = 191,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,279.22/519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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