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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 778.67 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 778.67 and 230.50 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 778.67 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/778.67 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 778.67 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 179,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,483.44/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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