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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.93, 524.33 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.93, 524.33 and 232.65 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.93 : 524.33 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.93/524.33 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.93x = 524.33 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.93x = 121,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,985.37/379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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