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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 758.36 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 758.36 and 231.69 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 758.36 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/758.36 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 758.36 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 175,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,707.85/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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