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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 787.96 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 787.96 and 236.68 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 787.96 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/787.96 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 787.96 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 186,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,494.37/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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