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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.69, 757.34 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.69, 757.34 and 230.91 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.69 : 757.34 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.69/757.34 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.69x = 757.34 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.69x = 174,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,876.22/504.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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