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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.37 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.37 and 172.95 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.37 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.37 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.37 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 134,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,792.04/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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