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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 779.54 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 779.54 and 190.62 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 779.54 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/779.54 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 779.54 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 148,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,591.06/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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