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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.99, 778.25 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.99, 778.25 and 153.68 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.99 : 778.25 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.99/778.25 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.99x = 778.25 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.99x = 119,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,597.95/518.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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