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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.70, 759.44 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.70, 759.44 and 232.41 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.70 : 759.44 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.70/759.44 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.70x = 759.44 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.70x = 176,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,501.45/506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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