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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.78, 758.57 and 231.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.78, 758.57 and 231.83 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.78 : 758.57 = 231.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.78/758.57 = 231.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.78x = 758.57 × 231.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.78x = 175,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,857.18/505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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