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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.64, 781.88 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.64, 781.88 and 233.04 is: 349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.64 : 781.88 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.64/781.88 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.64x = 781.88 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.64x = 182,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,209.32/521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.30

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