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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 779.36 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 779.36 and 190.51 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 779.36 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/779.36 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 779.36 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 148,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,475.87/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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