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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 779.25 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 779.25 and 154.31 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 779.25 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/779.25 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 779.25 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 120,241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,241.45/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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