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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 784.98 and 386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 784.98 and 386.91 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 784.98 = 386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/784.98 = 386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 784.98 × 386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 303,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,716.61/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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