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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.89, 762.81 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.89, 762.81 and 234.75 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.89 : 762.81 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.89/762.81 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.89x = 762.81 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.89x = 179,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,069.65/508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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