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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.38, 784.76 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.38, 784.76 and 384.64 is: 576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.38 : 784.76 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.38/784.76 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.38x = 784.76 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.38x = 301,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,853.31/523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.74

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