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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 779.76 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 779.76 and 231.25 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 779.76 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/779.76 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 779.76 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 180,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,319.50/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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