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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.83, 761.81 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.83, 761.81 and 233.98 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.83 : 761.81 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.83/761.81 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.83x = 761.81 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.83x = 178,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,245.23/507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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