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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.47, 789.93 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.47, 789.93 and 233.93 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.47 : 789.93 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.47/789.93 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.47x = 789.93 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.47x = 184,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,788.32/526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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