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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.39, 757.82 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.39, 757.82 and 231.66 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.39 : 757.82 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.39/757.82 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.39x = 757.82 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.39x = 175,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,557.16/505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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