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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.16, 758.54 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.16, 758.54 and 231.58 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.16 : 758.54 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.16/758.54 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.16x = 758.54 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.16x = 175,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,662.69/506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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