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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 759.72 and 232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 759.72 and 232.90 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 759.72 = 232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/759.72 = 232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 759.72 × 232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 176,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,938.79/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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