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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 763.50 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 763.50 and 234.78 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 763.50 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/763.50 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 763.50 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 179,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,254.53/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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