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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.20, 761.12 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.20, 761.12 and 233.44 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.20 : 761.12 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.20/761.12 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.20x = 761.12 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.20x = 177,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,675.85/507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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