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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.77, 758.58 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.77, 758.58 and 231.85 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.77 : 758.58 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.77/758.58 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.77x = 758.58 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.77x = 175,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,876.77/505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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