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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 760.70 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 760.70 and 233.22 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 760.70 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/760.70 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 760.70 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 177,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,410.45/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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