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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 760.32 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 760.32 and 233.13 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 760.32 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/760.32 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 760.32 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 177,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,253.40/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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