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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 763.32 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 763.32 and 234.83 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 763.32 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/763.32 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 763.32 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 179,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,253.22/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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