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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.77, 783.72 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.77, 783.72 and 386.43 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.77 : 783.72 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.77/783.72 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.77x = 783.72 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.77x = 302,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,852.92/523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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