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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 777.98 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 777.98 and 153.42 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 777.98 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/777.98 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 777.98 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 119,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,356.92/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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