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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 501.93 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 501.93 and 232.83 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 501.93 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/501.93 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 501.93 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 116,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,864.36/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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