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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.05, 755.94 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.05, 755.94 and 230.07 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.05 : 755.94 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.05/755.94 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.05x = 755.94 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.05x = 173,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,919.12/504.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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