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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779.30 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779.30 and 154.31 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779.30 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779.30 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779.30 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 120,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,253.01/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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