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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.91, 758.86 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.91, 758.86 and 231.99 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.91 : 758.86 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.91/758.86 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.91x = 758.86 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.91x = 176,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,047.35/505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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