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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.19, 779.13 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.19, 779.13 and 245.44 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.19 : 779.13 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.19/779.13 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.19x = 779.13 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.19x = 191,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,230.64/520.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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