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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.89, 779.56 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.89, 779.56 and 231.26 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.89 : 779.56 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.89/779.56 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.89x = 779.56 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.89x = 180,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,276.57/519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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