Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.24, 785.74 and 235.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 524.24, 785.74 and 235.07 is: 352.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524.24 : 785.74 = 235.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524.24/785.74 = 235.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524.24x = 785.74 × 235.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524.24x = 184,699.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,699.97/524.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352.32
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