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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 785.38 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 785.38 and 231.34 is: 346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 785.38 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/785.38 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 785.38 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 181,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,688.49/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.67

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