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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 721.51 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 721.51 and 390.32 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 721.51 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/721.51 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 721.51 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 281,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,617.91/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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