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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.41, 761.40 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.41, 761.40 and 233.51 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.41 : 761.40 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.41/761.40 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.41x = 761.40 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.41x = 177,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,794.51/507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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