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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 778.27 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 778.27 and 172.29 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 778.27 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/778.27 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 778.27 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 134,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,088.14/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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