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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.38, 787.70 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.38, 787.70 and 394.05 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.38 : 787.70 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.38/787.70 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.38x = 787.70 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.38x = 310,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,391.21/523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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