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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 760.89 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 760.89 and 155.83 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 760.89 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/760.89 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 760.89 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 118,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,568.17/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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