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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 786.31 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 786.31 and 235.42 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 786.31 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/786.31 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 786.31 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 185,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,110.55/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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