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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.02, 759.29 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.02, 759.29 and 232.14 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.02 : 759.29 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.02/759.29 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.02x = 759.29 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.02x = 176,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,261.58/506.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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