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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 760.04 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 760.04 and 233.04 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 760.04 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/760.04 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 760.04 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 177,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,119.72/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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