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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.27, 761.94 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.27, 761.94 and 234.22 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.27 : 761.94 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.27/761.94 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.27x = 761.94 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.27x = 178,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,457.78/508.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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