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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 761.66 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 761.66 and 234.16 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 761.66 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/761.66 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 761.66 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 178,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,350.31/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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