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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 777.51 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 777.51 and 153.07 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 777.51 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/777.51 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 777.51 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 119,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,013.46/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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