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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 783.96 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 783.96 and 341.16 is: 510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 783.96 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/783.96 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 783.96 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 267,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,455.79/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.72

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