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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.58, 752.70 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.58, 752.70 and 227.68 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.58 : 752.70 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.58/752.70 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.58x = 752.70 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.58x = 171,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,374.74/501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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