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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 779.63 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 779.63 and 227.37 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 779.63 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/779.63 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 779.63 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 177,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,264.47/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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