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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.58, 761.06 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.58, 761.06 and 233.30 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.58 : 761.06 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.58/761.06 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.58x = 761.06 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.58x = 177,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,553.50/507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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