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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 750.56 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/750.56 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 750.56 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 170,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,227.01/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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