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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 758.69 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 758.69 and 231.81 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 758.69 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/758.69 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 758.69 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 175,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,870.77/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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