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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 760.98 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 760.98 and 233.22 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 760.98 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/760.98 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 760.98 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 177,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,475.76/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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