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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 785.50 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 785.50 and 307.32 is: 461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 785.50 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/785.50 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 785.50 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 241,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,399.86/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.07

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