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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 784.84 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 784.84 and 376.62 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 784.84 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/784.84 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 784.84 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 295,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,586.44/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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