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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.22, 786.57 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.22, 786.57 and 231.69 is: 347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.22 : 786.57 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.22/786.57 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.22x = 786.57 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.22x = 182,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,240.40/524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.64

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