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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 524.34 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 524.34 and 232.54 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 524.34 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/524.34 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 524.34 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 121,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,928.71/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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