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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 778.05 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 778.05 and 153.39 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 778.05 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/778.05 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 778.05 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 119,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,345.09/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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