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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 779.44 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 779.44 and 154.29 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 779.44 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/779.44 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 779.44 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 120,255.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,255.90/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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