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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.95, 524.38 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.95, 524.38 and 232.63 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.95 : 524.38 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.95/524.38 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.95x = 524.38 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.95x = 121,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,984.63/379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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