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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.01, 762.19 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.01, 762.19 and 233.88 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.01 : 762.19 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.01/762.19 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.01x = 762.19 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.01x = 178,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,261.00/508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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