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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 777.93 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 777.93 and 230.26 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 777.93 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/777.93 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 777.93 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 179,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,126.16/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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