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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.71, 787.26 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.71, 787.26 and 235.93 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.71 : 787.26 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.71/787.26 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.71x = 787.26 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.71x = 185,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738.25/524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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