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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.18, 760.79 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.18, 760.79 and 229.48 is: 344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.18 : 760.79 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.18/760.79 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.18x = 760.79 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.18x = 174,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,586.75/507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.23

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