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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.19 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.19 and 190.40 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.19 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.19 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.19 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 148,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,353.88/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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