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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.93, 788.38 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.93, 788.38 and 233.50 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.93 : 788.38 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.93/788.38 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.93x = 788.38 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.93x = 184,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,086.73/525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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