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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 778.37 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 778.37 and 153.83 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 778.37 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/778.37 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 778.37 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 119,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,738.22/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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