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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 786.33 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 786.33 and 329.58 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 786.33 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/786.33 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 786.33 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 259,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,158.64/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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