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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 778.97 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 778.97 and 255.65 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 778.97 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/778.97 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 778.97 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 199,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,140.42/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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