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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 759.69 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 759.69 and 232.85 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 759.69 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/759.69 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 759.69 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 176,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,888.85/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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