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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.99, 503.56 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.99, 503.56 and 234.07 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.99 : 503.56 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.99/503.56 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.99x = 503.56 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.99x = 117,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,869.21/364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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