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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.74, 786.30 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.74, 786.30 and 369.74 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.74 : 786.30 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.74/786.30 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.74x = 786.30 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.74x = 290,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,727.14/523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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