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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.58, 785.68 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.58, 785.68 and 235.02 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.58 : 785.68 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.58/785.68 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.58x = 785.68 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.58x = 184,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,649.93/523.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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