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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.91, 782.33 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.91, 782.33 and 233.55 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.91 : 782.33 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.91/782.33 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.91x = 782.33 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.91x = 182,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,712.00/521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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