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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.06, 784.08 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.06, 784.08 and 292.06 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.06 : 784.08 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.06/784.08 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.06x = 784.08 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.06x = 228,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,996.94/523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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