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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 754.04 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.59, 754.04 and 228.90 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.59 : 754.04 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.59/754.04 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.59x = 754.04 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.59x = 172,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,599.76/502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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