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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 751.73 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 751.73 and 227.43 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 751.73 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/751.73 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 751.73 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 170,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,964.82/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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