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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.53, 783.92 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.53, 783.92 and 368.62 is: 551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.53 : 783.92 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.53/783.92 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.53x = 783.92 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.53x = 288,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,968.59/523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.96

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