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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.33, 785 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.33, 785 and 138.58 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.33 : 785 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.33/785 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.33x = 785 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.33x = 108,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,785.30/523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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