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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 755.40 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 755.40 and 229.64 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 755.40 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/755.40 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 755.40 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 173,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,470.06/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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