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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.57, 785.63 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.57, 785.63 and 231.28 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.57 : 785.63 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.57/785.63 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.57x = 785.63 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.57x = 181,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,700.51/523.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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