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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 778.65 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 778.65 and 230.62 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 778.65 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/778.65 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 778.65 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 179,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,572.26/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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