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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 779.08 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 779.08 and 177.25 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 779.08 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/779.08 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 779.08 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 138,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,091.93/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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