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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 759.92 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 759.92 and 233.24 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 759.92 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/759.92 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 759.92 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 177,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,238.78/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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