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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 758.77 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 758.77 and 232.17 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 758.77 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/758.77 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 758.77 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 176,163.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,163.63/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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