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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 782.67 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 782.67 and 233.30 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 782.67 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/782.67 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 782.67 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 182,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,596.91/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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