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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.78, 754.42 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.78, 754.42 and 228.83 is: 343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.78 : 754.42 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.78/754.42 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.78x = 754.42 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.78x = 172,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,633.93/502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.36

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