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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 785.21 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 785.21 and 338.54 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 785.21 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/785.21 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 785.21 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 265,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,824.99/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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