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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 777.87 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 777.87 and 153.35 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 777.87 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/777.87 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 777.87 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 119,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,286.36/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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