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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.41, 785.12 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.41, 785.12 and 292.17 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.41 : 785.12 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.41/785.12 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.41x = 785.12 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.41x = 229,385.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,385.32/523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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