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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.27, 777.40 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.27, 777.40 and 229.50 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.27 : 777.40 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.27/777.40 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.27x = 777.40 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.27x = 178,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,412.73/518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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