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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.76, 783.97 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.76, 783.97 and 279.54 is: 418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.76 : 783.97 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.76/783.97 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.76x = 783.97 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.76x = 219,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,150.27/523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.42

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