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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 779.44 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 779.44 and 149.44 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 779.44 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/779.44 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 779.44 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 116,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,481.84/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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