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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.75, 786.13 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.75, 786.13 and 385.35 is: 578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.75 : 786.13 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.75/786.13 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.75x = 786.13 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.75x = 302,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,935.20/523.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.40

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