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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.83, 778.33 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.83, 778.33 and 153.65 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.83 : 778.33 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.83/778.33 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.83x = 778.33 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.83x = 119,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,589.64/518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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