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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 779.04 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 779.04 and 259.38 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 779.04 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/779.04 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 779.04 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 202,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,067.40/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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