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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.33, 758.48 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.33, 758.48 and 232.04 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.33 : 758.48 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.33/758.48 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.33x = 758.48 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.33x = 175,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,999.31/506.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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