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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.40, 755.11 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.40, 755.11 and 229.42 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.40 : 755.11 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.40/755.11 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.40x = 755.11 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.40x = 173,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,238.57/503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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