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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.39, 783.57 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.39, 783.57 and 234.03 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.39 : 783.57 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.39/783.57 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.39x = 783.57 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.39x = 183,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,378.89/522.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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