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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 752.59 and 227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 752.59 and 227.59 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 752.59 = 227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/752.59 = 227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 752.59 × 227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 171,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,284.59/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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