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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.54, 784.44 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.54, 784.44 and 279.34 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.54 : 784.44 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.54/784.44 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.54x = 784.44 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.54x = 219,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,125.47/523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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