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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 779.82 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 779.82 and 227.50 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 779.82 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/779.82 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 779.82 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 177,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,409.05/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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