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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 783.36 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 783.36 and 507.76 is: 760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 783.36 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/783.36 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 783.36 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 397,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,758.87/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.30

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