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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 785.82 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 785.82 and 235.16 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 785.82 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/785.82 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 785.82 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 184,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,793.43/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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