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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.75, 502.66 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.75, 502.66 and 233.53 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 502.66 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/502.66 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 502.66 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 117,386.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,386.19/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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