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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 783.78 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 783.78 and 233.92 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 783.78 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/783.78 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 783.78 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 183,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,341.82/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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