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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.17, 777.33 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.17, 777.33 and 152.91 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.17 : 777.33 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.17/777.33 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.17x = 777.33 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.17x = 118,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,861.53/518.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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