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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 784.10 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 784.10 and 330.50 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 784.10 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/784.10 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 784.10 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 259,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,145.05/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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