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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.74, 784.58 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.74, 784.58 and 328.80 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.74 : 784.58 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.74/784.58 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.74x = 784.58 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.74x = 257,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,969.90/523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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