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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.22, 788.64 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.22, 788.64 and 233.62 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.22 : 788.64 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.22/788.64 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.22x = 788.64 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.22x = 184,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,242.08/526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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