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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.56, 762.60 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.56, 762.60 and 234.86 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.56 : 762.60 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.56/762.60 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.56x = 762.60 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.56x = 179,100.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,100.42/508.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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