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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.07, 759.59 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.07, 759.59 and 232.79 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.07 : 759.59 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.07/759.59 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.07x = 759.59 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.07x = 176,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,821.16/507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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