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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 778.91 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 778.91 and 230.38 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 778.91 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/778.91 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 778.91 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 179,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,445.29/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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