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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.09, 756.57 and 231.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.09, 756.57 and 231.41 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.09 : 756.57 = 231.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.09/756.57 = 231.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.09x = 756.57 × 231.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.09x = 175,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,080.62/505.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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