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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.52, 751.72 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.52, 751.72 and 227.84 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.52 : 751.72 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.52/751.72 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.52x = 751.72 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.52x = 171,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,271.88/501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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