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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 777.52 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 777.52 and 153.04 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 777.52 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/777.52 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 777.52 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 118,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,991.66/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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