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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.12, 760.37 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.12, 760.37 and 232.95 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.12 : 760.37 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.12/760.37 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.12x = 760.37 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.12x = 177,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,128.19/507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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