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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.53, 524.99 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.53, 524.99 and 233.11 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.53 : 524.99 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.53/524.99 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.53x = 524.99 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.53x = 122,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,380.42/380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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