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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.24, 760.46 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.24, 760.46 and 233.19 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.24 : 760.46 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.24/760.46 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.24x = 760.46 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.24x = 177,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,330.50/507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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