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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 779.45 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 779.45 and 190.58 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 779.45 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/779.45 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 779.45 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 148,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,542.73/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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