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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.59, 786.89 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.59, 786.89 and 228.03 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.59 : 786.89 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.59/786.89 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.59x = 786.89 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.59x = 179,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,437.76/524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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