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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.83, 763.25 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.83, 763.25 and 234.69 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.83 : 763.25 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.83/763.25 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.83x = 763.25 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.83x = 179,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,125.97/508.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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