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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.88, 789.23 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.88, 789.23 and 233.47 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.88 : 789.23 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.88/789.23 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.88x = 789.23 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.88x = 184,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,261.53/525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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