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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 758.34 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 758.34 and 231.57 is: 347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 758.34 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/758.34 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 758.34 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 175,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,608.79/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.38

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