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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 752.55 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 752.55 and 227.80 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 752.55 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/752.55 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 752.55 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 171,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,430.89/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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