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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 784.32 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 784.32 and 234.12 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 784.32 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/784.32 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 784.32 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 183,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,625.00/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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