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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 504.57 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 504.57 and 234.71 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 504.57 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/504.57 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 504.57 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 118,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,425.10/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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