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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 760.57 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 760.57 and 233.55 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 760.57 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/760.57 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 760.57 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 177,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,630.54/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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