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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.01, 783.65 and 230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.01, 783.65 and 230.07 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.01 : 783.65 = 230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.01/783.65 = 230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.01x = 783.65 × 230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.01x = 180,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,293.21/523.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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