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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.27, 783.60 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.27, 783.60 and 233.50 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.27 : 783.60 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.27/783.60 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.27x = 783.60 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.27x = 182,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,970.60/522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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