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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 752.62 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 752.62 and 227.78 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 752.62 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/752.62 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 752.62 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 171,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,431.78/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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