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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523, 784.86 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523, 784.86 and 234.46 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523 : 784.86 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523/784.86 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523x = 784.86 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523x = 184,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,018.28/523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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