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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.93, 761.88 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.93, 761.88 and 230.13 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.93 : 761.88 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.93/761.88 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.93x = 761.88 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.93x = 175,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,332.31/507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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