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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 501.63 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 501.63 and 232.52 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 501.63 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/501.63 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 501.63 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 116,639.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,639.01/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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