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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 783.36 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 783.36 and 305.80 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 783.36 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/783.36 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 783.36 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 239,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,551.49/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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