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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 758.05 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 758.05 and 231.29 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 758.05 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/758.05 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 758.05 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 175,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,325.02/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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