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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.52, 787.64 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.52, 787.64 and 236.64 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.52 : 787.64 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.52/787.64 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.52x = 787.64 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.52x = 186,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,387.13/525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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