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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 779.44 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 779.44 and 154.68 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 779.44 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/779.44 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 779.44 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 120,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,563.78/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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