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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 779.22 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 779.22 and 230.76 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 779.22 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/779.22 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 779.22 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 179,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,812.81/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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