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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 778.56 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 778.56 and 230.32 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 778.56 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/778.56 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 778.56 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 179,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,317.94/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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