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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 758.50 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 758.50 and 231.53 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 758.50 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/758.50 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 758.50 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 175,611.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,611.13/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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