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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.53, 753.69 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.53, 753.69 and 228.57 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.53 : 753.69 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.53/753.69 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.53x = 753.69 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.53x = 172,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,270.92/502.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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