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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 760.36 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 760.36 and 232.85 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 760.36 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/760.36 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 760.36 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 177,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,050.10/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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