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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.01, 759.45 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.01, 759.45 and 233.34 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.01 : 759.45 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.01/759.45 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.01x = 759.45 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.01x = 177,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,210.06/507.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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