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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 786.20 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.88, 786.20 and 235.36 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.88 : 786.20 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.88/786.20 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.88x = 786.20 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.88x = 185,040.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,040.03/523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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