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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 779.11 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 779.11 and 259.52 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 779.11 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/779.11 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 779.11 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 202,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,194.63/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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