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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.78, 752.06 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.78, 752.06 and 227.80 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.78 : 752.06 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.78/752.06 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.78x = 752.06 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.78x = 171,319.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,319.27/501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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