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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.92, 786.76 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.92, 786.76 and 235.76 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.92 : 786.76 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.92/786.76 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.92x = 786.76 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.92x = 185,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,486.54/524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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