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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 787.32 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 787.32 and 236.34 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 787.32 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/787.32 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 787.32 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 186,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,075.21/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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