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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.85, 759.94 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.85, 759.94 and 233.16 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.85 : 759.94 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.85/759.94 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.85x = 759.94 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.85x = 177,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,187.61/506.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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