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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.76, 580.88 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.76, 580.88 and 233.23 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.76 : 580.88 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.76/580.88 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.76x = 580.88 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.76x = 135,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,480.68/387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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