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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.50, 785.58 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.50, 785.58 and 328.89 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.50 : 785.58 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.50/785.58 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.50x = 785.58 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.50x = 258,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,369.41/523.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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