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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.51, 755.70 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.51, 755.70 and 230.83 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.51 : 755.70 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.51/755.70 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.51x = 755.70 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.51x = 174,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,435.48/504.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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