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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 762.71 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 762.71 and 234.42 is: 351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 762.71 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/762.71 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 762.71 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 178,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,794.48/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.47

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