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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 788.08 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 788.08 and 236.64 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 788.08 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/788.08 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 788.08 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 186,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,491.25/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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