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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.13, 757.40 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.13, 757.40 and 231.08 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.13 : 757.40 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.13/757.40 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.13x = 757.40 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.13x = 175,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,015.05/505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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