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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 722.13 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 722.13 and 392.52 is: 541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 722.13 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/722.13 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 722.13 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 283,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,452.27/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.83

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