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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.23, 789.14 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.23, 789.14 and 233.62 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.23 : 789.14 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.23/789.14 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.23x = 789.14 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.23x = 184,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,357.50/526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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