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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 778.73 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 778.73 and 230.25 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 778.73 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/778.73 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 778.73 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 179,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,301.43/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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