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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 760.87 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 760.87 and 233.27 is: 349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 760.87 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/760.87 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 760.87 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 177,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,487.43/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.95

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