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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.78, 752.07 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.78, 752.07 and 227.79 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.78 : 752.07 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.78/752.07 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.78x = 752.07 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.78x = 171,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,314.03/501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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