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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 779.27 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 779.27 and 172.88 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 779.27 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/779.27 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 779.27 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 134,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,718.36/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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