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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.59, 779.27 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.59, 779.27 and 154.38 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.59 : 779.27 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.59/779.27 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.59x = 779.27 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.59x = 120,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,300.01/519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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