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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.30, 1,175.01 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.30, 1,175.01 and 235.44 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.30 : 1,175.01 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.30/1,175.01 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.30x = 1,175.01 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.30x = 276,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,644.35/783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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