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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.37, 755.84 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.37, 755.84 and 229.98 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.37 : 755.84 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.37/755.84 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.37x = 755.84 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.37x = 173,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,828.08/504.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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