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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.05, 785.56 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.05, 785.56 and 231.71 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.05 : 785.56 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.05/785.56 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.05x = 785.56 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.05x = 182,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022.11/524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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