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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 784.89 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 784.89 and 292.50 is: 438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 784.89 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/784.89 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 784.89 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 229,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,580.33/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.36

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