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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.86, 786.67 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.86, 786.67 and 235.69 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.86 : 786.67 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.86/786.67 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.86x = 786.67 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.86x = 185,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,407.70/524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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