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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 785.97 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 785.97 and 235.02 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 785.97 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/785.97 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 785.97 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 184,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,718.67/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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