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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.10, 787.41 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.10, 787.41 and 236.35 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.10 : 787.41 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.10/787.41 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.10x = 787.41 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.10x = 186,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,104.35/525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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