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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 779.04 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 779.04 and 230.58 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 779.04 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/779.04 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 779.04 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 179,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,631.04/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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