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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.81, 760.26 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.81, 760.26 and 229.34 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.81 : 760.26 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.81/760.26 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.81x = 760.26 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.81x = 174,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,358.03/506.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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