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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 760.62 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 760.62 and 233.47 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 760.62 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/760.62 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 760.62 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 177,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,583.78/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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