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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.66, 784.11 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.66, 784.11 and 368.75 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.66 : 784.11 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.66/784.11 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.66x = 784.11 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.66x = 289,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,136.64/523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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