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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 721.11 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 721.11 and 383.02 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 721.11 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/721.11 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 721.11 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 276,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,199.55/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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