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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.06, 784.37 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.06, 784.37 and 279.54 is: 419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.06 : 784.37 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.06/784.37 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.06x = 784.37 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.06x = 219,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,263.49/523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.20

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