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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 760.92 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 760.92 and 233.50 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 760.92 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/760.92 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 760.92 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 177,674.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,674.82/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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