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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 524.10 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 524.10 and 232.58 is: 320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 524.10 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/524.10 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 524.10 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 121,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,895.18/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.83

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