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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.03, 756 and 230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.03, 756 and 230.05 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.03 : 756 = 230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.03/756 = 230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.03x = 756 × 230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.03x = 173,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,917.80/504.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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