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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 786.32 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 786.32 and 235.41 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 786.32 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/786.32 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 786.32 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 185,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,106.41/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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