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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 524.11 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 524.11 and 232.40 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 524.11 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/524.11 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 524.11 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 121,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,803.16/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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