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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 501.62 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 501.62 and 232.74 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 501.62 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/501.62 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 501.62 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 116,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,745.88/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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