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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 753.87 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 753.87 and 228.69 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 753.87 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/753.87 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 753.87 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 172,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,403.39/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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