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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 779.67 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 779.67 and 231.30 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 779.67 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/779.67 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 779.67 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 180,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,337.67/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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