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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.19, 762.37 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.19, 762.37 and 234.27 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.19 : 762.37 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.19/762.37 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.19x = 762.37 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.19x = 178,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,600.42/508.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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