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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.13, 580.49 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.13, 580.49 and 233.10 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.13 : 580.49 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.13/580.49 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.13x = 580.49 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.13x = 135,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,312.22/387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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