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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.94, 783.18 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.94, 783.18 and 233.31 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.94 : 783.18 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.94/783.18 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.94x = 783.18 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.94x = 182,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,723.73/521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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