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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 760.71 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 760.71 and 233.29 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 760.71 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/760.71 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 760.71 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 177,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,466.04/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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