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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 777.87 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 777.87 and 258.93 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 777.87 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/777.87 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 777.87 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 201,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,413.88/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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