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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 779.18 and 172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 779.18 and 172.69 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 779.18 = 172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/779.18 = 172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 779.18 × 172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 134,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,556.59/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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