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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.39, 782.24 and 228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.39, 782.24 and 228.77 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.39 : 782.24 = 228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.39/782.24 = 228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.39x = 782.24 × 228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.39x = 178,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,947.99/521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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