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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 779.31 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 779.31 and 190.45 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 779.31 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/779.31 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 779.31 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 148,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,419.59/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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