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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 752.10 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 752.10 and 227.62 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 752.10 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/752.10 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 752.10 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 171,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,193.00/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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