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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 787.44 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 787.44 and 236.44 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 787.44 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/787.44 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 787.44 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 186,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,182.31/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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