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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 513.84 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 513.84 and 232.67 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 513.84 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/513.84 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 513.84 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 119,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,557.31/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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