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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 779.31 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 779.31 and 227.15 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 779.31 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/779.31 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 779.31 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 177,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,020.27/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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