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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 786.72 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 786.72 and 236 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 786.72 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/786.72 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 786.72 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 185,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,665.92/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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