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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 761.04 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 761.04 and 233.36 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 761.04 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/761.04 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 761.04 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 177,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,592.49/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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