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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.12, 785.24 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.12, 785.24 and 386.32 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.12 : 785.24 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.12/785.24 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.12x = 785.24 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.12x = 303,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,353.92/523.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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