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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.65, 788.04 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.65, 788.04 and 232.94 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.65 : 788.04 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.65/788.04 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.65x = 788.04 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.65x = 183,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,568.01/525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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