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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 785.61 and 369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 785.61 and 369.89 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 785.61 = 369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/785.61 = 369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 785.61 × 369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 290,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,585.35/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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