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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 524.90 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 524.90 and 233.03 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 524.90 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/524.90 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 524.90 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 122,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,319.34/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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