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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.97, 763.05 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.97, 763.05 and 234.92 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.97 : 763.05 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.97/763.05 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.97x = 763.05 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.97x = 179,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,258.49/508.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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