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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.44, 785.16 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.44, 785.16 and 340.74 is: 511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.44 : 785.16 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.44/785.16 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.44x = 785.16 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.44x = 267,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,535.42/523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.11

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