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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 778.35 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 778.35 and 153.72 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 778.35 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/778.35 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 778.35 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 119,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,647.96/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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