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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 524.94 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 524.94 and 233.03 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 524.94 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/524.94 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 524.94 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 122,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,326.77/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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