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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 503.67 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 503.67 and 233.94 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 503.67 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/503.67 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 503.67 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 117,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,826.04/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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