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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.83, 752.72 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.83, 752.72 and 227.73 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.83 : 752.72 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.83/752.72 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.83x = 752.72 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.83x = 171,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,416.93/501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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