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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 786.18 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 786.18 and 361.08 is: 541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 786.18 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/786.18 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 786.18 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 283,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,873.87/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.95

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