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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 761.04 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 761.04 and 233.49 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 761.04 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/761.04 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 761.04 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 177,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,695.23/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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