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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.45, 760.56 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.45, 760.56 and 233.16 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.45 : 760.56 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.45/760.56 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.45x = 760.56 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.45x = 177,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,332.17/507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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