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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.83, 778.03 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.83, 778.03 and 230.06 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.83 : 778.03 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.83/778.03 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.83x = 778.03 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.83x = 178,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,994.95/518.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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