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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.64, 722.85 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.64, 722.85 and 383.76 is: 529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.64 : 722.85 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.64/722.85 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.64x = 722.85 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.64x = 277,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,402.36/523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.76

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