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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 501.70 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 501.70 and 232.73 is: 321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 501.70 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/501.70 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 501.70 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 116,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,760.64/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.09

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