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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.98, 757.56 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.98, 757.56 and 231.10 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.98 : 757.56 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.98/757.56 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.98x = 757.56 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.98x = 175,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,067.17/504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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