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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 779.50 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 779.50 and 154.40 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 779.50 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/779.50 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 779.50 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 120,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,353.15/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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