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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.45, 789.64 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.45, 789.64 and 233.86 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.45 : 789.64 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.45/789.64 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.45x = 789.64 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.45x = 184,665.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,665.21/526.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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