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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.58, 788.37 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.58, 788.37 and 236.68 is: 355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.58 : 788.37 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.58/788.37 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.58x = 788.37 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.58x = 186,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,588.55/525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.02

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