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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.59, 761.54 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.59, 761.54 and 233.68 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.59 : 761.54 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.59/761.54 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.59x = 761.54 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.59x = 177,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,956.67/507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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