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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 501.59 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 501.59 and 232.65 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 501.59 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/501.59 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 501.59 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 116,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,695.59/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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