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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.56, 760.94 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.56, 760.94 and 233.80 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.56 : 760.94 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.56/760.94 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.56x = 760.94 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.56x = 177,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,907.77/507.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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