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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 787.58 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 787.58 and 232.48 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 787.58 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/787.58 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 787.58 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 183,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,092.66/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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