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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 762.60 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 762.60 and 234.42 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 762.60 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/762.60 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 762.60 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 178,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,768.69/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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