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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.09, 788.91 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.09, 788.91 and 233.59 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.09 : 788.91 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.09/788.91 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.09x = 788.91 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.09x = 184,281.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,281.49/526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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