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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 779.34 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 779.34 and 259.70 is: 389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 779.34 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/779.34 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 779.34 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 202,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,389.40/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.34

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