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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 788.06 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 788.06 and 236.60 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 788.06 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/788.06 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 788.06 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 186,455.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,455.00/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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