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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.01, 783.15 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.01, 783.15 and 233.65 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.01 : 783.15 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.01/783.15 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.01x = 783.15 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.01x = 182,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,983.00/522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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