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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.53, 777.91 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.53, 777.91 and 153.32 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.53 : 777.91 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.53/777.91 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.53x = 777.91 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.53x = 119,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,269.16/518.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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