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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 777.96 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 777.96 and 230.01 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 777.96 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/777.96 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 777.96 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 178,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,938.58/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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