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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 777.90 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 777.90 and 230.28 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 777.90 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/777.90 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 777.90 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 179,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,134.81/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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