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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 752.84 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 752.84 and 227.91 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 752.84 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/752.84 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 752.84 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 171,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,579.76/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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