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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.05, 760.58 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.05, 760.58 and 233.06 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.05 : 760.58 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.05/760.58 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.05x = 760.58 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.05x = 177,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,259.61/507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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