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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.11, 785.58 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.11, 785.58 and 400.09 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.11 : 785.58 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.11/785.58 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.11x = 785.58 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.11x = 314,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,302.70/523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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