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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 777.57 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 777.57 and 153.23 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 777.57 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/777.57 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 777.57 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 119,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,143.16/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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