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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.35, 759.30 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.35, 759.30 and 232.53 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.35 : 759.30 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.35/759.30 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.35x = 759.30 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.35x = 176,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,560.03/506.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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