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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.07 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.07 and 341.04 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.07 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.07 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.07 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 267,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,740.27/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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