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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.54, 785.31 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.54, 785.31 and 279.33 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.54 : 785.31 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.54/785.31 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.54x = 785.31 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.54x = 219,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,360.64/523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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