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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.42, 784 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.42, 784 and 233.70 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.42 : 784 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.42/784 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.42x = 784 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.42x = 183,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,220.80/522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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