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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.05, 760.29 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.05, 760.29 and 232.99 is: 349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.05 : 760.29 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.05/760.29 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.05x = 760.29 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.05x = 177,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,139.97/507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.35

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