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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.38, 783.66 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.38, 783.66 and 385.38 is: 577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.38 : 783.66 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.38/783.66 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.38x = 783.66 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.38x = 302,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,006.89/523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.03

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