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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 778.83 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 778.83 and 172.62 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 778.83 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/778.83 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 778.83 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 134,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,441.63/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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