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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.03, 788.83 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.03, 788.83 and 233.33 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.03 : 788.83 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.03/788.83 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.03x = 788.83 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.03x = 184,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,053.18/526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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