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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.31, 786.78 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.31, 786.78 and 361.71 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.31 : 786.78 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.31/786.78 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.31x = 786.78 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.31x = 284,586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,586.19/523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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