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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.14, 780.25 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.14, 780.25 and 227.65 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.14 : 780.25 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.14/780.25 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.14x = 780.25 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.14x = 177,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,623.91/520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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