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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 779.67 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 779.67 and 230.82 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 779.67 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/779.67 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 779.67 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 179,963.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,963.43/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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