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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 524.09 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 524.09 and 232.48 is: 320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 524.09 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/524.09 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 524.09 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 121,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,839.28/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.83

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