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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.44, 760 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.44, 760 and 232.53 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.44 : 760 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.44/760 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.44x = 760 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.44x = 176,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,722.80/506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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