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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.50 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.50 and 262.50 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.50 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.50 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.50 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 204,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,356.25/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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