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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 761.04 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 761.04 and 233.28 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 761.04 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/761.04 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 761.04 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 177,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,535.41/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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