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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.96, 787.62 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.96, 787.62 and 236.60 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.96 : 787.62 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.96/787.62 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.96x = 787.62 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.96x = 186,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,350.89/524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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