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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.34, 784.26 and 399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.34, 784.26 and 399.42 is: 598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.34 : 784.26 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.34/784.26 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.34x = 784.26 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.34x = 313,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,249.13/523.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.56

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