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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 778.89 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 778.89 and 230.75 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 778.89 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/778.89 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 778.89 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 179,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,728.87/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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