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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.55, 762.14 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.55, 762.14 and 230.73 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.55 : 762.14 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.55/762.14 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.55x = 762.14 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.55x = 175,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,847.41/508.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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