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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 779.64 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 779.64 and 231.26 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 779.64 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/779.64 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 779.64 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 180,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,299.55/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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