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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.75, 787.10 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.75, 787.10 and 235.85 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.75 : 787.10 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.75/787.10 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.75x = 787.10 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.75x = 185,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,632.42/524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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