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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 778.31 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 778.31 and 230.25 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 778.31 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/778.31 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 778.31 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 179,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,204.73/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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