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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.73, 788.23 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.73, 788.23 and 233.23 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.73 : 788.23 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.73/788.23 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.73x = 788.23 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.73x = 183,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,838.88/525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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