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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.00, 786.41 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.00, 786.41 and 235.64 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.00 : 786.41 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.00/786.41 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.00x = 786.41 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.00x = 185,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,304.54/524.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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