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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 762.01 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 762.01 and 234.12 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 762.01 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/762.01 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 762.01 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 178,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,403.06/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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