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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.94, 783.01 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.94, 783.01 and 233.38 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.94 : 783.01 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.94/783.01 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.94x = 783.01 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.94x = 182,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,734.96/521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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