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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 778.91 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 778.91 and 226.77 is: 340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 778.91 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/778.91 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 778.91 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 176,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,634.75/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.12

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