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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.65, 789.54 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.65, 789.54 and 233.94 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.65 : 789.54 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.65/789.54 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.65x = 789.54 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.65x = 184,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,704.99/526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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