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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 790.22 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 790.22 and 234.35 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 790.22 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/790.22 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 790.22 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 185,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,193.08/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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