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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.45, 786.27 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.45, 786.27 and 235.69 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.45 : 786.27 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.45/786.27 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.45x = 786.27 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.45x = 185,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,314.89/524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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