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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 778.55 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 778.55 and 172.52 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 778.55 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/778.55 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 778.55 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 134,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,311.98/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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