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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 783.67 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 783.67 and 233.69 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 783.67 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/783.67 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 783.67 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 183,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,135.84/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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