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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 757.89 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 757.89 and 231.66 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 757.89 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/757.89 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 757.89 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 175,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,572.80/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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