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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.47, 783.83 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.47, 783.83 and 368.55 is: 551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.47 : 783.83 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.47/783.83 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.47x = 783.83 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.47x = 288,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,878.70/523.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.85

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