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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 752.34 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 752.34 and 223.77 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 752.34 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/752.34 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 752.34 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 168,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,353.74/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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