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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.39, 783.24 and 493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.39, 783.24 and 493.79 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.39 : 783.24 = 493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.39/783.24 = 493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.39x = 783.24 × 493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.39x = 386,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,752.16/523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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