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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.15, 786.22 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.15, 786.22 and 235.59 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.15 : 786.22 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.15/786.22 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.15x = 786.22 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.15x = 185,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,222.03/524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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