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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 777.62 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 777.62 and 229.80 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 777.62 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/777.62 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 777.62 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 178,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,697.08/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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