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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 779.24 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 779.24 and 154.55 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 779.24 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/779.24 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 779.24 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 120,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,426.87/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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