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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.37, 753.78 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.37, 753.78 and 228.54 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.37 : 753.78 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.37/753.78 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.37x = 753.78 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.37x = 172,268.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,268.88/502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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