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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 787.18 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 787.18 and 236.02 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 787.18 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/787.18 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 787.18 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 185,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,790.22/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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