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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 519.89 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 519.89 and 227.41 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 519.89 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/519.89 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 519.89 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 118,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,228.18/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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