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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 783.72 and 347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 783.72 and 347.26 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 783.72 = 347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/783.72 = 347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 783.72 × 347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 272,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,154.61/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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