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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 779.54 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 779.54 and 262.88 is: 394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 779.54 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/779.54 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 779.54 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 204,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,925.48/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.33

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