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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.40, 788.55 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.40, 788.55 and 233.35 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.40 : 788.55 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.40/788.55 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.40x = 788.55 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.40x = 184,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,008.14/525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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