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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 785.90 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 785.90 and 442.20 is: 664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 785.90 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/785.90 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 785.90 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 347,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,524.98/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.23

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