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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.91, 520.10 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.91, 520.10 and 227.51 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.91 : 520.10 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.91/520.10 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.91x = 520.10 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.91x = 118,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,327.02/376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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