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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 786.66 and 361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 786.66 and 361.72 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 786.66 = 361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/786.66 = 361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 786.66 × 361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 284,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,550.66/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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