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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.75, 503.50 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.75, 503.50 and 233.73 is: 322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 503.50 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/503.50 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 503.50 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 117,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,683.06/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.64

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