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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.51, 785.72 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.51, 785.72 and 273.51 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.51 : 785.72 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.51/785.72 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.51x = 785.72 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.51x = 214,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,902.96/523.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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