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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 783.12 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 783.12 and 233.76 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 783.12 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/783.12 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 783.12 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 183,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,062.13/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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