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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 778.23 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 778.23 and 230.46 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 778.23 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/778.23 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 778.23 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 179,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,350.89/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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