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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 788.64 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 788.64 and 233.35 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 788.64 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/788.64 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 788.64 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 184,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,026.95/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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