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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 784.32 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 784.32 and 386.40 is: 579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 784.32 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/784.32 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 784.32 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 303,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,061.25/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.25

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