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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.67, 780.23 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.67, 780.23 and 227.90 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.67 : 780.23 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.67/780.23 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.67x = 780.23 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.67x = 177,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,814.01/520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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