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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 761.36 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 761.36 and 233.69 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 761.36 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/761.36 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 761.36 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 177,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,922.22/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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