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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 501.99 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 501.99 and 233.04 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 501.99 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/501.99 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 501.99 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 116,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,983.75/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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