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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 786.96 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 786.96 and 235.89 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 786.96 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/786.96 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 786.96 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 185,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,635.99/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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