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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 783.92 and 392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 783.92 and 392.98 is: 588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 783.92 = 392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/783.92 = 392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 783.92 × 392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 308,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,064.88/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.25

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