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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 524.04 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 524.04 and 232.37 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 524.04 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/524.04 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 524.04 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 121,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,768.55/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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