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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 759.35 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 759.35 and 232.35 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 759.35 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/759.35 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 759.35 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 176,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,433.81/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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