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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 778.84 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 778.84 and 227.02 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 778.84 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/778.84 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 778.84 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 176,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,811.84/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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