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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 752.03 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 752.03 and 227.31 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 752.03 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/752.03 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 752.03 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 170,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,942.11/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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