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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.89, 754.34 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.89, 754.34 and 228.79 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.89 : 754.34 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.89/754.34 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.89x = 754.34 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.89x = 172,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,585.45/502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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