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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 524.43 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 524.43 and 232.77 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 524.43 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/524.43 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 524.43 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 122,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,071.57/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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