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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 759.81 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 759.81 and 232.94 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 759.81 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/759.81 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 759.81 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 176,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,986.34/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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