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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.38, 761.00 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.38, 761.00 and 233.06 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.38 : 761.00 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.38/761.00 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.38x = 761.00 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.38x = 177,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,353.69/507.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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