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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.73, 504.66 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.73, 504.66 and 234.75 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.73 : 504.66 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.73/504.66 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.73x = 504.66 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.73x = 118,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,468.94/365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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