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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 524.97 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 524.97 and 232.89 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 524.97 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/524.97 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 524.97 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 122,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,260.26/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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