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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 785.12 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 785.12 and 234.64 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 785.12 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/785.12 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 785.12 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 184,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,220.56/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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