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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 564.53 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 564.53 and 232.53 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 564.53 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/564.53 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 564.53 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 131,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,269.00/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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