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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.83 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.83 and 230.64 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.83 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.83 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.83 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 179,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,629.35/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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