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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.54, 504.62 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.54, 504.62 and 232.95 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.54 : 504.62 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.54/504.62 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.54x = 504.62 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.54x = 117,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,549.99/365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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