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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.95, 782.52 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.95, 782.52 and 233.59 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.95 : 782.52 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.95/782.52 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.95x = 782.52 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.95x = 182,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,788.85/521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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