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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 754.37 and 229.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 754.37 and 229.09 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 754.37 = 229.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/754.37 = 229.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 754.37 × 229.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 172,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,816.37/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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