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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 503.39 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 503.39 and 232.29 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 503.39 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/503.39 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 503.39 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 116,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,931.30/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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