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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.47, 788.46 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.47, 788.46 and 233.03 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.47 : 788.46 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.47/788.46 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.47x = 788.46 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.47x = 183,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,732.86/525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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