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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 778.71 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 778.71 and 230.34 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 778.71 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/778.71 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 778.71 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 179,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,371.85/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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