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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 752.72 and 223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 752.72 and 223.81 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 752.72 = 223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/752.72 = 223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 752.72 × 223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 168,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,464.94/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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