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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.53, 758.80 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.53, 758.80 and 231.82 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.53 : 758.80 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.53/758.80 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.53x = 758.80 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.53x = 175,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,905.02/505.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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