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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 783.57 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 783.57 and 349.29 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 783.57 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/783.57 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 783.57 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 273,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,693.17/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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