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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 785.68 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 785.68 and 235.20 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 785.68 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/785.68 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 785.68 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 184,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,791.94/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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