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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.11, 789.12 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.11, 789.12 and 233.52 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.11 : 789.12 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.11/789.12 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.11x = 789.12 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.11x = 184,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,275.30/526.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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