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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 760.63 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 760.63 and 233.47 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 760.63 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/760.63 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 760.63 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 177,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,584.29/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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