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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.86, 785.43 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.86, 785.43 and 235.14 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.86 : 785.43 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.86/785.43 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.86x = 785.43 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.86x = 184,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,686.01/523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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