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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.07, 760.35 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.07, 760.35 and 232.93 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.07 : 760.35 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.07/760.35 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.07x = 760.35 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.07x = 177,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,108.33/507.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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