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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 759.96 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 759.96 and 233.03 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 759.96 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/759.96 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 759.96 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 177,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,093.48/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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