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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 786.61 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 786.61 and 227.88 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 786.61 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/786.61 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 786.61 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 179,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,252.69/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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