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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 784.70 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 784.70 and 279.72 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 784.70 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/784.70 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 784.70 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 219,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,496.28/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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