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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 779.37 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 779.37 and 230.82 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 779.37 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/779.37 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 779.37 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 179,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,894.18/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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