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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.81, 786.08 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.81, 786.08 and 361.18 is: 542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.81 : 786.08 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.81/786.08 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.81x = 786.08 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.81x = 283,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,916.37/523.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.02

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