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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 760.11 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 760.11 and 232.86 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 760.11 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/760.11 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 760.11 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 176,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,999.21/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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