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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 760.43 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 760.43 and 233.06 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 760.43 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/760.43 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 760.43 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 177,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,222.60/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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