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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.82, 761.13 and 233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.82, 761.13 and 233.54 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.82 : 761.13 = 233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.82/761.13 = 233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.82x = 761.13 × 233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.82x = 177,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,754.30/507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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