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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.91, 759.30 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.91, 759.30 and 233.23 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.91 : 759.30 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.91/759.30 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.91x = 759.30 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.91x = 177,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,091.54/506.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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