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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.53, 756.68 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.53, 756.68 and 230.70 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.53 : 756.68 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.53/756.68 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.53x = 756.68 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.53x = 174,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,563.50/504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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