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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 755.61 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 755.61 and 229.83 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 755.61 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/755.61 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 755.61 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 173,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,661.85/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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