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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.53, 751 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.53, 751 and 226.55 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.53 : 751 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.53/751 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.53x = 751 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.53x = 170,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,139.05/500.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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