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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 503.56 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 503.56 and 233.76 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 503.56 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/503.56 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 503.56 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 117,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,712.19/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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