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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 500.75 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 500.75 and 235.27 is: 324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 500.75 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/500.75 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 500.75 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 117,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,811.78/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.49

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