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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.64, 580.68 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.64, 580.68 and 233.48 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.64 : 580.68 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.64/580.68 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.64x = 580.68 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.64x = 135,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,574.26/387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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