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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.78, 761.25 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.78, 761.25 and 233.64 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.78 : 761.25 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.78/761.25 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.78x = 761.25 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.78x = 177,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,858.45/507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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