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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 750.78 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 750.78 and 226.60 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 750.78 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/750.78 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 750.78 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 170,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,126.75/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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