Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 750.56 and 226.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500.78, 750.56 and 226.80 is: 339.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500.78 : 750.56 = 226.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500.78/750.56 = 226.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500.78x = 750.56 × 226.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500.78x = 170,227.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,227.01/500.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339.92
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