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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 779.41 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 779.41 and 154.31 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 779.41 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/779.41 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 779.41 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 120,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,270.76/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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