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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.35, 757.80 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.35, 757.80 and 231.53 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.35 : 757.80 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.35/757.80 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.35x = 757.80 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.35x = 175,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,449.65/505.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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