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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.05, 777.04 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.05, 777.04 and 152.84 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.05 : 777.04 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.05/777.04 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.05x = 777.04 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.05x = 118,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,762.79/518.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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