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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 783.09 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 783.09 and 279.06 is: 417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 783.09 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/783.09 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 783.09 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 218,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,529.10/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.73

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