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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 788.66 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 788.66 and 233.18 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 788.66 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/788.66 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 788.66 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 183,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,899.74/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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