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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 759.03 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 759.03 and 232 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 759.03 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/759.03 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 759.03 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 176,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,094.96/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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