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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 786.78 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 786.78 and 235.96 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 786.78 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/786.78 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 786.78 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 185,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,648.61/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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