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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 501.71 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 501.71 and 232.53 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 501.71 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/501.71 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 501.71 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 116,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,662.63/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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