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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.77, 752.98 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.77, 752.98 and 227.86 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.77 : 752.98 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.77/752.98 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.77x = 752.98 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.77x = 171,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,574.02/501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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