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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 542.97 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 542.97 and 232.74 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 542.97 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/542.97 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 542.97 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 126,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,370.84/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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