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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 779.61 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 779.61 and 154.44 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 779.61 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/779.61 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 779.61 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 120,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,402.97/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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