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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.28 and 231.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.28 and 231.78 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 758.28 = 231.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/758.28 = 231.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 758.28 × 231.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 175,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,754.14/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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