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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.50, 785.38 and 369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.50, 785.38 and 369.73 is: 554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.50 : 785.38 = 369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.50/785.38 = 369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.50x = 785.38 × 369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.50x = 290,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,378.55/523.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.69

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