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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.19, 783.57 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.19, 783.57 and 306.92 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.19 : 783.57 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.19/783.57 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.19x = 783.57 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.19x = 240,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,496.41/523.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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