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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 778.34 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 778.34 and 153.59 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 778.34 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/778.34 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 778.34 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 119,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,544.58/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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