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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 501.72 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 501.72 and 232.52 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 501.72 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/501.72 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 501.72 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 116,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,659.93/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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