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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 755.97 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 755.97 and 229.74 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 755.97 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/755.97 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 755.97 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 173,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,676.55/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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