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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 778.74 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 778.74 and 226.74 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 778.74 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/778.74 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 778.74 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 176,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,571.51/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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