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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.54, 782.72 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.54, 782.72 and 229.26 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.54 : 782.72 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.54/782.72 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.54x = 782.72 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.54x = 179,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,446.39/521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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