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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 758.61 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 758.61 and 231.75 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 758.61 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/758.61 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 758.61 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 175,807.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,807.87/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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