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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 777.48 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 777.48 and 258.27 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 777.48 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/777.48 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 777.48 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 200,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,799.76/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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