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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.41, 784.04 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.41, 784.04 and 235.05 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.41 : 784.04 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.41/784.04 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.41x = 784.04 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.41x = 184,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,287.43/523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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