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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.00, 524.49 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.00, 524.49 and 232.61 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.00 : 524.49 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.00/524.49 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.00x = 524.49 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.00x = 121,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,999.00/380.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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