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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.09, 777.17 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.09, 777.17 and 229.53 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.09 : 777.17 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.09/777.17 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.09x = 777.17 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.09x = 178,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,383.83/518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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