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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 779.33 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 779.33 and 154.34 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 779.33 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/779.33 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 779.33 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 120,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,283.55/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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