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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.74, 757.11 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.74, 757.11 and 230.83 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.74 : 757.11 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.74/757.11 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.74x = 757.11 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.74x = 174,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,763.70/504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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