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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 778.88 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 778.88 and 230.72 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 778.88 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/778.88 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 778.88 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 179,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,703.19/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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