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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.58, 758.43 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.58, 758.43 and 231.73 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.58 : 758.43 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.58/758.43 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.58x = 758.43 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.58x = 175,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,749.09/505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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