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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 760.59 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 760.59 and 233.18 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 760.59 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/760.59 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 760.59 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 177,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,353.43/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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