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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 788.60 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 788.60 and 233.39 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 788.60 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/788.60 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 788.60 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 184,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,053.91/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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