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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 783.74 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 783.74 and 386.44 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 783.74 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/783.74 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 783.74 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 302,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,868.49/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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