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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 507.77 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 507.77 and 235.32 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 507.77 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/507.77 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 507.77 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 119,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,489.09/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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