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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 761.40 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 761.40 and 233.58 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 761.40 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/761.40 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 761.40 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 177,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,847.81/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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