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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 754.04 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 754.04 and 228.58 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 754.04 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/754.04 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 754.04 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 172,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,358.46/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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