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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.86, 757.54 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.86, 757.54 and 230.82 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.86 : 757.54 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.86/757.54 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.86x = 757.54 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.86x = 174,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,855.38/504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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