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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 780.20 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 780.20 and 227.56 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 780.20 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/780.20 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 780.20 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 177,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,539.22/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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