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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.94, 762.89 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.94, 762.89 and 235.24 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.94 : 762.89 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.94/762.89 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.94x = 762.89 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.94x = 179,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,462.24/508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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