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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.62, 785.72 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.62, 785.72 and 292.50 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.62 : 785.72 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.62/785.72 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.62x = 785.72 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.62x = 229,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,823.83/523.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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