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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.69, 779.46 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.69, 779.46 and 231.06 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.69 : 779.46 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.69/779.46 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.69x = 779.46 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.69x = 180,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,102.03/519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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