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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 784.92 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 784.92 and 234.40 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 784.92 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/784.92 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 784.92 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 183,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,985.25/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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