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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 502.71 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 502.71 and 232.82 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 502.71 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/502.71 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 502.71 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 117,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,040.94/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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