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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 503.36 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 503.36 and 234.01 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 503.36 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/503.36 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 503.36 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 117,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,790.10/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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