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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 778.59 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 778.59 and 172.54 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 778.59 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/778.59 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 778.59 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 134,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,333.16/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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