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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523, 784.84 and 279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523, 784.84 and 279.70 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523 : 784.84 = 279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523/784.84 = 279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523x = 784.84 × 279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523x = 219,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,519.75/523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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