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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 751.78 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 751.78 and 227.08 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 751.78 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/751.78 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 751.78 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 170,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,714.20/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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