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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.67, 784.05 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.67, 784.05 and 230.04 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.67 : 784.05 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.67/784.05 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.67x = 784.05 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.67x = 180,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,363.94/522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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