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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.77, 784.04 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.77, 784.04 and 230.36 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.77 : 784.04 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.77/784.04 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.77x = 784.04 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.77x = 180,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,606.38/522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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