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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.88, 757.06 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.88, 757.06 and 230.80 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.88 : 757.06 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.88/757.06 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.88x = 757.06 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.88x = 174,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,729.70/504.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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