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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 760.59 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 760.59 and 232.97 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 760.59 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/760.59 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 760.59 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 177,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,194.65/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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