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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.07, 778.59 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.07, 778.59 and 177.07 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.07 : 778.59 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.07/778.59 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.07x = 778.59 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.07x = 137,864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,864.93/519.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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