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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.78, 784.30 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.78, 784.30 and 368.87 is: 552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.78 : 784.30 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.78/784.30 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.78x = 784.30 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.78x = 289,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,304.74/523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.34

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