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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 500.79 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 500.79 and 231.76 is: 319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 500.79 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/500.79 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 500.79 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 116,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,063.09/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.93

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