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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.62, 773.70 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.62, 773.70 and 227.26 is: 341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.62 : 773.70 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.62/773.70 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.62x = 773.70 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.62x = 175,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,831.06/515.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.01

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