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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.98, 524.76 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.98, 524.76 and 232.71 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.98 : 524.76 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.98/524.76 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.98x = 524.76 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.98x = 122,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,116.90/379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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