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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.57, 784.13 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.57, 784.13 and 230.28 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.57 : 784.13 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.57/784.13 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.57x = 784.13 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.57x = 180,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,569.46/522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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