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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.89, 504.83 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.89, 504.83 and 235.07 is: 324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.89 : 504.83 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.89/504.83 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.89x = 504.83 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.89x = 118,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,669.21/365.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.33

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