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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 778.56 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 778.56 and 226.65 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 778.56 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/778.56 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 778.56 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 176,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,460.62/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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