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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.52, 785.32 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.52, 785.32 and 395.24 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.52 : 785.32 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.52/785.32 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.52x = 785.32 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.52x = 310,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,389.88/523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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