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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 760.89 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 760.89 and 233.43 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 760.89 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/760.89 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 760.89 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 177,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,614.55/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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