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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.70, 755.79 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.70, 755.79 and 230.10 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.70 : 755.79 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.70/755.79 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.70x = 755.79 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.70x = 173,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,907.28/503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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