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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 786.03 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 786.03 and 235.46 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 786.03 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/786.03 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 786.03 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 185,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,078.62/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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