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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 524.61 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 524.61 and 233.09 is: 321.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 524.61 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/524.61 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 524.61 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 122,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,278.72/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.31

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