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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.77, 762.69 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.77, 762.69 and 234.72 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.77 : 762.69 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.77/762.69 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.77x = 762.69 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.77x = 179,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,014.78/508.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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