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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 763.64 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 763.64 and 235 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 763.64 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/763.64 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 763.64 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 179,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,455.40/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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