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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 786.65 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.35, 786.65 and 341.37 is: 513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.35 : 786.65 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.35/786.65 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.35x = 786.65 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.35x = 268,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,537.00/523.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.11

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