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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 778.73 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 778.73 and 230.39 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 778.73 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/778.73 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 778.73 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 179,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,410.45/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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