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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.93, 766.68 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.93, 766.68 and 233.49 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.93 : 766.68 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.93/766.68 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.93x = 766.68 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.93x = 179,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,012.11/510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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