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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 784.91 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.35, 784.91 and 303.51 is: 455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.35 : 784.91 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.35/784.91 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.35x = 784.91 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.35x = 238,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,226.52/523.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.20

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