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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 762.63 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 762.63 and 234.46 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 762.63 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/762.63 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 762.63 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 178,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,806.23/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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