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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.60, 783.64 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.60, 783.64 and 233.84 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.60 : 783.64 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.60/783.64 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.60x = 783.64 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.60x = 183,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,246.38/522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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