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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.09, 753.97 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.09, 753.97 and 229 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.09 : 753.97 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.09/753.97 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.09x = 753.97 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.09x = 172,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,659.13/503.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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