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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 787.50 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 787.50 and 232.86 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 787.50 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/787.50 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 787.50 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 183,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,377.25/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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