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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 783.78 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 783.78 and 234.10 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 783.78 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/783.78 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 783.78 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 183,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,482.90/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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