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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.48, 784.92 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.48, 784.92 and 361.24 is: 541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.48 : 784.92 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.48/784.92 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.48x = 784.92 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.48x = 283,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,544.50/523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.65

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