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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 778.44 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 778.44 and 153.72 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 778.44 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/778.44 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 778.44 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 119,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,661.80/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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