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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 779.04 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 779.04 and 230.72 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 779.04 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/779.04 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 779.04 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 179,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,740.11/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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