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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 779.16 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 779.16 and 230.82 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 779.16 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/779.16 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 779.16 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 179,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,845.71/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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