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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.71, 758.10 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.71, 758.10 and 231.42 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.71 : 758.10 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.71/758.10 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.71x = 758.10 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.71x = 175,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,439.50/505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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