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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 779.53 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 779.53 and 263.13 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 779.53 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/779.53 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 779.53 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 205,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,117.73/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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