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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.27, 783.28 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.27, 783.28 and 379.09 is: 567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.27 : 783.28 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.27/783.28 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.27x = 783.28 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.27x = 296,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,933.62/523.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.46

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