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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 759.47 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 759.47 and 232.65 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 759.47 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/759.47 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 759.47 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 176,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,689.53/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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