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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 753.78 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 753.78 and 228.71 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 753.78 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/753.78 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 753.78 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 172,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,397.02/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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