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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 501.88 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 501.88 and 232.61 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 501.88 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/501.88 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 501.88 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 116,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,742.31/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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