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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.08 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.08 and 230.68 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.08 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.08 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.08 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 179,718.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,718.17/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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