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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.21, 785.28 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.21, 785.28 and 291.76 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.21 : 785.28 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.21/785.28 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.21x = 785.28 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.21x = 229,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,109.37/523.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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