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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.77, 759.76 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.77, 759.76 and 232.66 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.77 : 759.76 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.77/759.76 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.77x = 759.76 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.77x = 176,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,765.76/506.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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