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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 524.13 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 524.13 and 232.58 is: 320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 524.13 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/524.13 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 524.13 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 121,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,902.16/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.80

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