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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 783.16 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 783.16 and 233.76 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 783.16 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/783.16 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 783.16 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 183,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,071.48/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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