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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 524.06 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 524.06 and 232.38 is: 320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 524.06 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/524.06 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 524.06 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 121,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,779.90/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.69

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