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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.37, 780.57 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.37, 780.57 and 227.72 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.37 : 780.57 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.37/780.57 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.37x = 780.57 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.37x = 177,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,748.32/520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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