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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 785.02 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 785.02 and 292.73 is: 438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 785.02 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/785.02 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 785.02 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 229,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,798.90/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.77

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