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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 785.68 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 785.68 and 369.93 is: 554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 785.68 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/785.68 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 785.68 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 290,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,645.56/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.98

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