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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 763.04 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 763.04 and 234.64 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 763.04 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/763.04 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 763.04 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 179,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,039.71/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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