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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 760.67 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 760.67 and 233.43 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 760.67 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/760.67 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 760.67 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 177,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,560.05/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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