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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 750.74 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 750.74 and 226.53 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 750.74 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/750.74 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 750.74 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 170,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,065.13/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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