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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 779.31 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 779.31 and 154.35 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 779.31 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/779.31 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 779.31 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 120,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,286.50/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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