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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 504.39 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 504.39 and 234.56 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 504.39 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/504.39 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 504.39 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 118,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,309.72/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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