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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 779.07 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 779.07 and 227.16 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 779.07 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/779.07 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 779.07 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 176,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,973.54/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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