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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 778.11 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 778.11 and 153.57 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 778.11 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/778.11 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 778.11 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 119,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,494.35/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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