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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.30, 755.39 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.30, 755.39 and 230.62 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.30 : 755.39 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.30/755.39 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.30x = 755.39 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.30x = 174,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,211.71/504.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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