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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 757.62 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 757.62 and 231.39 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 757.62 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/757.62 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 757.62 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 175,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,305.69/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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