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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 779.76 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 779.76 and 227.08 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 779.76 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/779.76 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 779.76 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 177,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,067.90/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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