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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.40 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.40 and 226.88 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.40 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.40 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.40 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 176,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,830.27/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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