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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 783.33 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 783.33 and 376.38 is: 563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 783.33 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/783.33 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 783.33 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 294,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,829.75/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.71

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