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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 786.37 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 786.37 and 231.45 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 786.37 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/786.37 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 786.37 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 182,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,004.18/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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