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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 762.32 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 762.32 and 234.59 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 762.32 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/762.32 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 762.32 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 178,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,829.42/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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