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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 761.67 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 761.67 and 233.94 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 761.67 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/761.67 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 761.67 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 178,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,185.08/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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