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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.60, 758.28 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.60, 758.28 and 231.52 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.60 : 758.28 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.60/758.28 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.60x = 758.28 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.60x = 175,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,556.99/505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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