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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 779 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 779 and 259.16 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 779 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/779 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 779 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 201,885.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,885.64/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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