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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.82, 763.26 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.82, 763.26 and 231.34 is: 347.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.82 : 763.26 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.82/763.26 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.82x = 763.26 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.82x = 176,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,572.57/508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.02

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