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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 524.53 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 524.53 and 232.63 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 524.53 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/524.53 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 524.53 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 122,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,018.79/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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