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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 785.70 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 785.70 and 361.44 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 785.70 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/785.70 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 785.70 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 283,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,983.41/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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