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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.77, 784.17 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.77, 784.17 and 234.41 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.77 : 784.17 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.77/784.17 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.77x = 784.17 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.77x = 183,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,813.37/522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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