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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 778.65 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 778.65 and 153.79 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 778.65 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/778.65 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 778.65 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 119,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,751.03/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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