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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 783.65 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 783.65 and 233.53 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 783.65 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/783.65 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 783.65 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 183,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,005.78/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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