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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 762.42 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 762.42 and 234.50 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 762.42 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/762.42 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 762.42 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 178,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,787.49/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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