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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 779.38 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 779.38 and 172.82 is: 259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 779.38 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/779.38 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 779.38 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 134,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,692.45/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.28

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